Land Rover Defender vs Audi SQ8 Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Defender and Audi SQ8 comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Land Rover Defender 130 X 3.0 Diesel is priced at ₹1.52 Cr, Audi SQ8 4.0 Petrol Turbo Automatic is priced at ₹1.78 Cr.
Land Rover Defender 130 X 3.0 Diesel comes with 2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Audi SQ8 4.0 Petrol Turbo Automatic comes with 3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape engine.

Land Rover Defender vs Audi SQ8 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Land Rover Defender	Audi SQ8
Engine Capacity	2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape
Power	345 bhp	500 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)	Petrol

Land Rover Defender

₹ 1.52 Cr

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Audi SQ8

₹ 1.78 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

1.52 Cr

1.78 Cr

EMI

₹2,80,481

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹3,28,158

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.6

4.4

NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Frunk Storage

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Tank Capacity

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Luggage Capacity - Roof

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No of Rows

3 Rows

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Seating Capacity

8 Person

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

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Bootspace

290 litres

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Fuel Tank Capacity

89 litres

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Doors

5 Doors

Number of Seating Rows

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ClutchType

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Alternate Fuel

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Top Speed

191 kmph

250 Kmph

Fuel Change Over Switch

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Acceleration

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AC Fast Charging

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Range

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DC Fast Charging

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Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Max Motor Performance

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Driving Range

1015 km

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Max Power & Torque

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Regenerative Braking

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Others

Idle Start/Stop

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

6.8 seconds

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

345 Bhp

500 Bhp @ 5500 Rpm

Idle Start/Stop

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Transmission

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears

Engine

2997 Cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

3996 Cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Twin Turbo

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Mileage - Owner Reported

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Battery Charging

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Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Engine Type

3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV

4.0 TFSI

Drivetrain

AWD

Battery

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Electric Motor

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Mileage (ARAI)

11.4 kmpl

9 Kmpl

Fuel Type

Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)

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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

1500 Rpm

770 Nm @ 2000-4000 Rpm

Highway Mileage

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City Mileage

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

7.5 seconds

4.1 Seconds

AC Regular Charging

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Electric Motor Assist

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Turbocharger/Supercharger

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Twin Turbo

Fuel Type

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Petrol

Wheelbase

3022 mm

3000 mm

Width

2008 mm

2190 mm

Kerb Weight Range

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Headroom

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Legroom

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Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Length*Width*Height

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Kerb Weight

2550 kg

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Gross Weight

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Max Incline Restart Angle

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Ground Clearance

219 mm

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Shoulder Room

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Length

5099 mm

5005 mm

Height

1970 mm

1695 mm

Knee Room

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Front Brake Size

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Additional Steering Features

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Spare Wheel & Tyre

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Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)

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Four Wheel Steering

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Wheels & Tyres

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Rear Brake Size

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Tyres

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Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

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Steering

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Chassis Type

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Spare Wheel

Alloy

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Front Suspension

Double Wishbone With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

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Front Brake Type

Disc

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Rear Suspension

Multi-link With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

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Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

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Minimum Turning Radius

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Front Tyres

255 / 60 R20

285 / 40 R22

Rear Tyres

255 / 60 R20

285 / 40 R22

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Power-assisted (Electric) Steering With 3 Spokes

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Body-coloured Bumpers

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Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

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Rub-strips

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Roof Rails

Optional

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Roof-mounted Antenna

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Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

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Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

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Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

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Body-Coloured Bumpers

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Exhaust

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Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

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Central Locking

Keyless

Child Safety Lock

Engine Immobilizer

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Ventilated Seat Type

Heated And Cooled

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Third Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

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Rear Armrest

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Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

14 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support Forward / Back) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down, Headrest Forward / Back)

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Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Split Third Row Seat

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Split Rear Seat

60:40

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Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

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Seat Upholstery

Leather

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Driver Seat Adjustment

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Interior Colours

Ebony

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Front Seatback Pockets

Ventilated Seats

Front And Middle Row

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Driver Armrest

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Folding Rear Seat

Flat

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Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

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Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

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Headrests

Front & Rear

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Massage Seats

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Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

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Interiors

Single Tone

Dual Tone (Black With Rock Grey, Valcona Black With Rock Grey, Rotor Grey With Anthracite Stiching)

Lane Departure Prevention

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Blind Spot Detection

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Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Seat Belt Warning

Child Seat Anchor Points

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

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NCAP Rating

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

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Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

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Lane Departure Warning

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Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

Rear Middle Head Rest

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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

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Puncture Repair Kit

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High-beam Assist

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Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

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Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

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Height Adjustable Seat Belt

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Front & Rear

Seatbelts

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Interior Door Handles

Chrome

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One Touch Up

All

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Side Window Blinds

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Power Windows

Front & Rear

Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch Up/down

Rear Defogger

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

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One Touch Down

All

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Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

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Rear Wiper

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Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

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ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

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Turn Indicators on ORVMs

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Soft-close Door

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Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

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Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

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Scuff Plates

Illuminated

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Rain-sensing Wipers

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Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)

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Turn Indicators On ORVMs

Adjustable ORVM

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Auto Folding

Boot Opener

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Electric Tailgate Release

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

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Turn Indicators On ORVMs

Internal Hard Drive

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GPS Navigation System

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Android Auto

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Display Screen for Rear Passengers

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Display

Touch-screen Display

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AM/FM Radio

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Steering-mounted controls

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DVD Playback

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Infotainment Screen Size

11.4 inch

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Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)

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Gesture Control

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Touchscreen Size

11.4 inch

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Speakers

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USB Compatibility

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Head Unit Size

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Apple CarPlay

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Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

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Integrated (in-dash) Music System

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Wireless Charger

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iPod Compatibility

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Voice Command

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AUX Compatibility

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Steering mounted controls

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Clock

Digital

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

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Door Ajar Warning

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Average Speed

Instantaneous Consumption

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Gear Indicator

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Instrument Cluster

Analogue - Digital

Digital Instrument Cluster With Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

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Tachometer

Analogue

Digital

Average Fuel Consumption

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Low Fuel Level Warning

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Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue - Digital

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Adjustable Cluster Brightness

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Heads Up Display (HUD)

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Distance to Empty

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Speedometer

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Digital

Gear Shift Indicator

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Warranty (In Years)

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Battery Warranty (In Years)

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Warranty (In Kilometres)

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Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

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Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

4 Cupholders In Front & Second Row

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

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Driver Armrest Storage

Sunglass Holder

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Bottle Holder in Doors

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All Doors

Third Row Cup Holders

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Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

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Air Purifier

Optional

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Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

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Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

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Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Aurto Hold

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

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12V Power Outlets

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Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

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Cruise Control

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - All

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Rear AC

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

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Steering Adjustment

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

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Cabin Boot Access

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Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones With Fan Speed Control, Second Row AC: Separate Zone With Fan Speed Control With Vents Behind Front Armrest)

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Heater

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

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Fuel Fillers Lid

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Manual

In-Car Remote

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Headlight Height Adjuster

Taillights

LED

Puddle Lamps

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Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

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Glovebox Lamp

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Daytime Running Lights

LED

Reading Lamp

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Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

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Rear Reading Lamp

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Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

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Fog Lights

LED,LED

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Follow Me Home Headlamps

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Automatic Headlamps

Headlights

LED

Ambient Interior Lighting

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Ambient Interior Count

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Cornering Headlights

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Automatic Head Lamps

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Tail Lights

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LED

Follow me home headlamps

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Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Differential Lock

Electronic

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Four-Wheel-Drive

Full-time

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Brake Assist (BA)

Ride Height Adjustment

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Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Hill Hold Control

Hill Descent Control

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Land Rover Defender

✓Strong off-road capability
✓Wide range of personalisation choices across trims and accessories
✓Packed with modern safety tech and advanced off-road assist systemsDelivers a surprisingly comfortable ride for a hardcore SUV